- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Chapeco
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chapeco, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Chapeco (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (4,914 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 146% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (5,175 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 223% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,578 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.47 (521 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (2,198 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.25 (894 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 22 (4,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.77 (1,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.88 (607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.42 (720 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (8,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.89 (1,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.24 (472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Chapeco (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,698 (357,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,004 (211,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 400 (84,245 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (168,490 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 650 (136,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 200 (42,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (14,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,991 (419,433 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (73,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (3,809 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 8 (1,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chapeco (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 300 (63,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 213 (44,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 417 (87,755 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (42,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Chapeco (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,409 (18,409,327 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.68 (775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (22,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chapeco (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (5,369 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (45,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 34 (7,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (2,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (3,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.02 (1,057 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (1,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (5,529 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Chapeco (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (19,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (9,917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 147 (30,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (4,212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.75 (1,211 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (2,896 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (21,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (1,974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chapeco (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,508,217 Kwacha
(R$ 7,161)
in Chapeco
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,180,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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